Month: August 2022

  • Vols Eager To Open Season Thursday Night In Neyland

    Vols Eager To Open Season Thursday Night In Neyland

    Tennessee Athletics KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Game week has arrived on Rocky Top as the Tennessee football team kicks off the 2022 campaign Thursday night in Neyland Stadium. After a month of fall camp and preseason training, the squad has begun implementing game preparations for the long-awaited season opener against Ball State. In his weekly Monday press conference, Josh…

  • Hooker Adds Another Preseason Honor, Named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List

    Hooker Adds Another Preseason Honor, Named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List

    Tennessee Athletics BALTIMORE, Md. — Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker added yet another honor to his long list of preseason accolades, earning a spot on the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list as announced by the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation, Inc. The preseason watch list, semifinalists, finalists and award recipient are selected by the distinguished Johnny Unitas…

  • Defense Eager to Show Off Improved Depth & Athleticism as Opener Approaches

    Defense Eager to Show Off Improved Depth & Athleticism as Opener Approaches

    Tennessee Athletics KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Defensive coordinator Tim Banks met with the media following Wednesday’s practice at Haslam Field to talk about the strides his defense has made this fall heading into this year’s season opener against Ball State on Thursday, Sept. 1 at Neyland Stadium. The talk throughout the offseason centered around adding some more pieces to…

  • Eight Vols Mentioned On 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List

    Eight Vols Mentioned On 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List

    Tennessee Athletics MOBILE, Ala. — The Reese’s Senior Bowl announced Wednesday morning that eight members of the Tennessee football program were named to the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List. Doubling its total from last year’s Senior Bowl watch list, Tennessee’s eight selections include Jeremy Banks (linebacker), Jerome Carvin (offensive line), Princeton Fant (tight end), Trevon Flowers (defensive back), Hendon Hooker (quarterback), Cedric Tillman (wide receiver), Darnell Wright (offensive line) and Byron…